The United States is at risk of being overwhelmed by an epidemic of interpersonal violence. Each year, violence causes 2.2 million injuries and over 20,000 deaths in this country. Over 1.5 million people are assaulted, and 650,000 women are raped. Suicide, battering, and abuse are on the rise. Our schools and homes are no longer havens from the onslaught. Increasingly, victims, their families, and those involved in community-based support are seeking help to combat the problem.In Confronting Violence, George Gellert provides much-needed information and resources. Topics include child abuse, sexual assault, elder abuse, murder, suicide, stranger violence, and youth violence. Written in a series of easy-to-reference questions and answers, each chapter guides the reader through a definition of the problem, tips for identifying high-risk situations, advice on avoiding violence, and information on what to do if you are a victim. Throughout, Gellert's treatment is impartial and informative. Sensitive topics such as What do I do if I'm abusing my child?” are handled nonjudgmentally. Each chapter concludes with a list of organizations and public agencies to turn to for help.This complete reference offers background and advice for parents, physicians, lawyers, librarians, nurses, counselors, social service workers, law enforcement officers, and public policymakersanyone confronting and coping with the epidemic of violence in America.

Confronting Violence: Answers to Questions About the Epidemic Destroying America's Homes and Communities

Gellert, George

Westview Press

<p>The United States is at risk of being overwhelmed by an epidemic of interpersonal violence. Each year, violence causes 2.2 million injuries and over 20,000 deaths in this country. Over 1.5 million people are assaulted, and 650,000 women are raped. Suicide, battering, and abuse are on the rise. Our schools and homes are no longer havens from the onslaught. Increasingly, victims, their families, and those involved in community-based support are seeking help to combat the problem.In Confronting Violence, George Gellert provides much-needed information and resources. Topics include child abuse, sexual assault, elder abuse, murder, suicide, stranger violence, and youth violence. Written in a series of easy-to-reference questions and answers, each chapter guides the reader through a definition of the problem, tips for identifying high-risk situations, advice on avoiding violence, and information on what to do if you are a victim. Throughout, Gellert's treatment is impartial and informative. Sensitive topics such as What do I do if I'm abusing my child?” are handled nonjudgmentally. Each chapter concludes with a list of organizations and public agencies to turn to for help.This complete reference offers background and advice for parents, physicians, lawyers, librarians, nurses, counselors, social service workers, law enforcement officers, and public policymakersanyone confronting and coping with the epidemic of violence in America.</p>

Confronting Violence: Answers To Questions About The Epidemic Destroying America's Homes And Communities

Self-Help

Relationships

This timely book discusses interpersonal violence, including child and elder abuse, sexual assault, murder, suicide, stranger violence, and youth violence. It is written in a series of easy-to-reference questions and answers, and provides tips for identifying and avoiding high-risk situations. Confronting Violence offers information for physicians, librarians, social service workers, and anyone confronting and coping with the epidemic of violence in America. The 2nd Edition includes information on such recent events as the Columbine High School massacre and the child sex abuse scandal in the Catholic Church.

Confronting Violence (2nd Edition)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Amer Public Health Assn

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Confronting Violence: Answers to Questions About the Epidemic Destroying America's Homes and Communities

Confronting Violence: Answers To Questions About The Epidemic Destroying America's Homes And Communities

Confronting Violence (2nd Edition)